Dominic Austin

Fool for Christ ن

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

The Son of God, through whom all things were created, was not welcomed, and a poor manger for animals was his crib. The eternal Word of the Father whom the heavens cannot contain chose to come into the world in this way. Out of love, he accepted poverty and rejection, identifying himself with those who are discarded and excluded. #Christmas

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

God forgives, lifts up, and restores trust. This is the heart of the mission of the Church: to communicate the joy of those who are loved precisely when they did not deserve it. This is the strength that gave rise to the Christian community and helped it grow: men and women who discovered the beauty of returning to life to be able to give it to others. #GeneralAudience
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[The Prince and Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal]

Happy St David’s Day from The Prince of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus gan Dywysog Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Dominic Austin @Dom_Austin95]

So good to welcome Dawn and Gill from @ParishNursingUK to @holywell_parish to see their work in action. We’re looking forward to launching our Parish Nursing service in the new Well-Being @ St James’ Centre. @StAsaphDiocese @ChurchinWales

[Fr Alex Frost (The God Cast & Argos to the Altar) @alexdjfrost]

Holy week is almost upon us. I always ways think that making the whole journey to the cross is so much more enriching than just the celebration of the Dawn Eucharist on Easter Morning.
#PalmSunday #Lent2024 #HolyWeek2024

[John Inge @BishopJohnInge]

Financially, the CofE is the least established church in Europe. Everywhere else the State takes much more responsibility for the upkeep of churches. These buildings are the jewel in the crown of our architectural heritage. They are everyone’s inheritance. https://t.co/0KbBUlOHCN

[Pope Francis – ARCHIVE @Pontifex266Arch]

The journey towards #HumanFraternity is a common way, a long and difficult path. But it is a lifeline for humanity, one set against the many menacing signs and dark times in which we are living.

[Sister Walburga @SisterWalburga]

Please join us in praying for our Sister Mildred as she prepares to make her Solemn Profession (take Vows for life) 10th February 🙏

[The Church in Wales | Yr Eglwys yng Nghymru @ChurchinWales]

Canon David Morris will be the Assistant Bishop of Bangor
https://t.co/w7ZFKm8fVK

[John Inge @BishopJohnInge]

Great letter in today’s Times:

[Holywell and Greenfield Churches @holywell_parish]

An importance announcement from Fr @DominicOGS who will be taking some leave. @ChurchinWales @StAsaphDiocese @llanelv

[Dominic Austin @Dom_Austin95]

An important announcement from Fr Dominic @StAsaphDiocese @ChurchinWales

[Dominic Austin @Dom_Austin95]

@rhysdwi I hear confessions regularly here… it’s always there for people in crisis, but I’ve encouraged it because it’s an important part of my own spiritual discipline. It provides some regular opportunities for honest accountability and the repeated affirmation of God’s loving mercy.

[Archbishop of Canterbury @ArchbishopSarah]

We often wish people a ‘Happy Christmas!’

But joy is not quite the same as happiness. Happiness tends to be our response to something good happening. It’s often fleeting. Sometimes our pursuit of it causes us more pain than happiness. And when it’s gone, we can feel flat and bereft.

Joy, however, is an inner feeling. The Dutch Catholic priest Henri Nouwen said that: ‘Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved and that nothing — sickness, failure, emotional distress, oppression, war, or even death — can take that love away.’

When we look around the world, there is much that makes us unhappy. And with God by our side, we can truly face the suffering and pain so many are experiencing – perhaps we ourselves are going through.

But as we lift our heads to Christmas, when God takes flesh and comes among us, and enters into a new way of relating with us, we might realise something else. Joy at Christmas is about being with others, about joining with them in whatever they are going through, even their suffering, walking with them in their pain, and sharing in their good times.

Joy is about loving and being loved. As we approach Christmas, we remember that God loves us so much that he came to be with us. He teaches us how to love each other. And so we have hope — hope that nothing on this Earth can take away from us, for it is given by God.

[Holywell and Greenfield Churches @holywell_parish]

Standing room only for our Carol Service and the Table with more households than we‘ve ever had.

Thank you to the amazing team for Christmas Dinner, to all who responded to our Christmas Appeal & to the Lions who brought amazing toys and gifts.

@StAsaphDiocese @ChurchinWales

[Phil Knox @philknox]

In my role @EAUKnews I am often asked how are adults coming to faith in the UK at the moment. Here are the big themes and some suggestions for churches to explore… a thread. 🧵

[Holywell and Greenfield Churches @holywell_parish]

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.... and our website has been updated with Christmas Events and Services for 2023.

https://t.co/cBtbHQOKHG

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

This morning, at 11am, The King will stand alongside 10,000 veterans at The Cenotaph on Whitehall to remember members of the Armed Forces who have died serving their country.

“The tumult and the shouting dies;
The Captains and the Kings depart:
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!”

Rudyard Kipling

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The King, as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, salutes The Cenotaph after laying a wreath on behalf of the nation during the annual Service of Remembrance on #Remembrance Sunday.